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Lanteigne Family History

Lanteigne Surname Meaning

French (Normandy): probably a nickname for a miller derived from Latin antenna, a term used to denote the sails of a windmill.

It is formed with the definite article l'.

This surname is no longer found in France while in North America it is also reported to be an altered form of the variant Lentaigne, of which a few examples are still found in France.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lanteigne family from?

You can see how Lanteigne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lanteigne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lanteigne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 288 Lanteigne families living in New Brunswick. This was about 96% of all the recorded Lanteigne's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Lanteigne families in 1911.
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What did your Lanteigne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lanteigne. 41% of Lanteigne men worked as a Cultivateur and 58% of Lanteigne women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lanteigne were Pecheur and Toreate.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    41%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Pecheur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    58%
  • Domestique
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Toreate
    11%

What Lanteigne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lanteigne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lanteigne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Lanteigne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Lanteigne. For the veterans among your Lanteigne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lanteigne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lanteigne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lanteigne in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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